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Long, revealing day two in the books

Day two of Morgan County’s murder trial took a turn for the serious and bizarre this afternoon. 

Morgan County State’s Attorney Chris Reif recalled Jacksonville Police Detective Brad Rogers to the stand this afternoon. Rogers testified to the events leading up to the first of 35-year-old Ronald Richardson’s two video-taped statements on the incident, and then the first hour of that two-and-a-half hour tape was played for the 12-person jury. 
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Suspect to appear on Beardstown shooting charges

The Beardstown man in custody for last week’s near-fatal shooting is making his initial appearance in Cass County Court tomorrow morning. 
Read more: Suspect to appear on Beardstown shooting charges

 

ID of local man found dead released

Funeral arrangements are pending for a Jacksonville man found dead in his home last night. 
Read more: ID of local man found dead released

 

Nurse's aide cleared of abuse charges

A former nurse’s aide at the center of abuse accusations at Jacksonville’s Golden Moments Senior Care Center won’t be facing charges any longer. 
Read more: Nurse's aide cleared of abuse charges

 

Bond reduction motion denied in sex abuse case

Bond will remain at $100,000 for a Murrayville man. 
Read more: Bond reduction motion denied in sex abuse case

 

Mac graduate featured on Cherrios boxes this month


Degman and her book, "1 Zany Zoo" will be on select Cherrios boxes.

It’s a list that includes Michael Jordan, Tom Brady, and now, Lori Degman.
Read more: Mac graduate featured on Cherrios boxes this month

 

Foul play not suspected in Jax man's death

A badly decomposed Jacksonville man found last night appears to have died from natural causes nearly two weeks ago. That’s the word from Morgan County Coroner Jeff Lair.
Read more: Foul play not suspected in Jax man's death

 
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